Most of us have been led to believe in the idea of retirement. It’s the idea that there’s this golden phase of life. A time when we finally hang up our boots, kick back, and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
But, as we discussed yesterday, the world has fundamentally changed. And the traditional vision of retirement is quickly fading with it. We now face a stark new reality.
Today, I want to drill into that reality and introduce a concept that I think makes a lot more sense. Financial independence.
Let’s start with a simple truth. The conventional wisdom of working a lifetime, saving a fraction of your earnings, and hoping for the best isn’t cutting it anymore. The dynamics have shifted dramatically. Inflation, volatile markets, and a fundamentally changed economic landscape have exposed the flaws in traditional retirement planning.
So, what’s the alternative?
I believe it’s financial independence. But what does that mean exactly?
Financial independence is the state where your assets generate enough income to cover your living expenses. Unlike retirement, it’s not tied to an age but rather to a financial condition. You could reach it at 45 or 65—it all depends on your approach and commitment.
Now, I don’t want to make it sound like it’s an easy feat. It’s not. But I also believe it’s more achievable today than ever before. The trick lies in understanding the system, focusing your efforts, and most importantly, viewing money as a tool to gain freedom.
This is what my upcoming book Beyond the Nest Egg: How to Be Financially Independent Outside of a Broken System is all about. It’s time to rethink our thinking when it comes to money, finance, and investing.
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-Joe Withrow